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	<title>Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department</title>
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	<description>Allegheny County Station 170 &#38; 750</description>
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		<title>Wednesday Night Bingo</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for something to do in the snow?  Stop down the HVFD tonight at 7:00 for our annual Wednesday Night Bingo.  Our parking lot is plowed and salted and waiting for cars.  If you would like more information, feel free to call the station at (412) 276-5955.
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		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2010/02/17/wednesday-night-bingo/</link>
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		<title>Thank You!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[During the winter storm this past weekend, the HVFD answered 12 calls for service and put in over 300 man hours cutting down trees, securing power lines, and ensuring the safety of borough residents.  We would like to take the opportunity to thank all residents for their vigilance and patience during the severe weather.  If you need anything, please [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2010/02/08/thank-you/</link>
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		<title>HVFD Prepares for Winter Storm</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In coordination with the Heidelberg Emergency Management Coordinator, the HVFD is preparing to deal with the effects from a severe winter storm.  Personnel will be standing by in the station from 5:00 pm until the threat of winter weather passes tomorrow.  If any residents require non-emergency assistance, please call us at (412) 276-5955.  In the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2010/02/05/hvfd-prepares-for-winter-storm/</link>
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		<title>Hall Information Form Down</title>
		<description><![CDATA[An issue was discovered with the hall information request form that caused submitted data to be lost.  A fix is quickly being worked on, however in the mean time, please contact the Hall Mangager by phone (412.722.6314) with any questions you may have.  We apologize for any inconvience this may cause.
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		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2010/02/01/hall-information-form-down/</link>
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		<title>Happy Holidays!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On behalf of the members and officers of the Heidelberg Volunteer Fire Department, we would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

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		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/12/24/happy-holidays/</link>
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		<title>Sturgeon VFD to Host Essentials Class</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sturgeon VFD has announced that they will be hosting an Essentials of Firefighting class at their station, beginning Thursday, January 7th.  The class will run every Thursday at 7:00pm with a few select Saturdays and Sundays.  HVFD will be sponsoring a group of members to attend this training, and will leave the station at 6:00pm. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/12/22/sturgeon-vfd-to-host-essentials-class/</link>
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		<title>Santa Claus Visits Heidelberg [u]</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The members of the HVFD have just received word that Santa is planning on paying a special visit to Heidelberg this coming Sunday (December 21).  Beginning around 1:00, keep your ears open for the sounds of holiday music and sirens.  Step outside when you hear us coming to receive a special treat straight from the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/12/17/santa-claus-visits-heidelberg/</link>
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		<title>Staying Safe this Winter</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Editors Note:  The following is an article appearing in the Winter edition of the Heidelberg Hightlights newsletter.  For more information on the newsletter, please visit http://heidelbergborough.com.
According to a recent report published by the U.S. Fire Administration, open heating elements account for 27% of all fires during the winter months; that’s nearly 1,228 fires per day!  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/12/07/staying-safe-this-winter/</link>
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		<title>2010 HVFD Officers are Announced</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At the Decemeber meeting of the HVFD, elections were held for both line officers and administrative officers.  A big thank you to our outgoing officers, and congratulations to those who are newly elected.  For a complete listing of the officers, please &#8220;continue reading&#8221;&#8230;
Administrative Officers
President &#8211; Stanley Karpinski
Vice President &#8211; James Mcintyre
Secretary &#8211; Nancy Wissel
Treasurer &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/12/03/2010-hvfd-officers-are-announced/</link>
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		<title>HVFD Recieves AFG Grant</title>
		<description><![CDATA[HVFD received an Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA for the 3rd consecutive year.  This years grant was applied for as a regional initiative for 5 inch supply hose.  The grant has equipped HVFD, Glendale, Kirwan Heights, Presto, Rennerdale, Oakdale, and Sturgeon with hose that is 100% compatible.  The grant was for more the $100,000 in equipment.  The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://heidelbergfire.com/2009/10/17/hvfd-recieves-afg-grant/</link>
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